Where is ACI Certification Required?
Many local, state, national, and international building codes, specifications, and agencies require ACI Certification. Refer to the list below to ensure your project is specified for excellence.
This list may be updated to reflect changes or updates for requirements.
Testing Programs
ACI Certification programs assessing the knowledge and ability to perform, record, and report the results of concrete field/laboratory tests.
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Concrete Field Testing Technician - Grade I
ACI Standards & Practices
- 214 Guide to Evaluation of Strength Test Results
- 301 Specifications for Structural Concrete
- 371R Guide for Analysis, Design & Construction of Elevated Concrete Water Storage Tanks
- 311.6 Specification for Ready Mixed Concrete Testing Services
- 332 Guide to Residential Concrete Construction
- 522R Report on Pervious Concrete
- 363.2R Guide to QC/QA of High Strength Concrete
- 304.6R Guide for Use of Volumetric-Measuring and Continuous Mixing Concrete Equipment
- 305R Guide to Hot Weather Concreting
- 311.5 Guide for Concrete Plant Inspection & Testing of RMC
- 318 Bldg Code Requirements for Structural Concrete
- 302 Guide for Concrete Floor and Slab Construction
US Army Corps of Engineers USACOE
AASHTO (has adopted 318-14, Summer of 2016 )
Georgia State Building Code
ASTM
- ASTM C94 Standard Specification for RMC
- ASTM C1077 Std Practice for Agencies Testing Concrete and Concrte Aggregates & Evaluation of Agencies
State DOTs
Other Associations that use ACI Certifications
- PCI (Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute) - Plant Certification
- NRMCA (National Ready Mix Concrete Association) - Plant & Truck Program, Quality Cert Program
- NPCCA
- ACPA (American Concrete Pipe Association) Plant Certification
- NPCA (National Precast Concrete Association) Plant Certification
Aggregate/Soils Base Testing Technician
Aggregate Testing Technician - Level 1
ACI Standards & Practices
- 311.16 Specification for Ready Mixed Concrete Testing Services
- 332 Guide to Residential Concrete Construction
- 363.2R Guide to QC/QA of High Strength Concrete
- 311.5 Guide for Concrete Plant Inspection & Testing of RMC
- 318 Building Code Requirements for Structural Concrete
US Army Corps of Engineers USACOE
AASHTO (has adopted 318-14, Summer of 2016 )
ASTM
- ASTM C1077 Standard Practice for Agencies Testing Concrete and Concrete Aggregates & Evaluation of Agencies
State DOTs
Other Associations that use ACI Certifications
- NRMCA (National Ready Mix Concrete Association) - Plant & Truck Program, Quality Cert Program
Concrete Laboratory Testing Technician -
Level 2
Concrete Laboratory Testing Technician -
Level 1
ACI Standards & Practices
- 332 Guide to Residential Concrete Construction
- 363.2R Guide to QC/QA of High Strength Concrete
- 311.5 Guide for Concrete Plant Inspection & Testing of RMC
- 318 Building Code Requirements for Structural Concrete
AASHTO (has adopted 318-14, Summer of 2016 )
ASTM
- ASTM C1077 Std Practice for Agencies Testing Concrete and Concrte Aggregates & Evaluation of Agencies
State DOTs
Concrete Strength Testing Technician
ACI Standards & Practices
- 214 Guide to Evaluation of Strength Test Results
- 311.16 Specification for Ready Mixed Concrete Testing Services
- 332 Guide to Residential Concrete Construction
- 363.2R Guide to QC/QA of High Strength Concrete
- 311.5 Guide for Concrete Plant Inspection & Testing of RMC
- 318 Building Code Requirements for Structural Concrete
US Army Corps of Engineers USACOE
AASHTO (has adopted 318-14, Summer of 2016 )
Georgia State Building Code
ASTM
- ASTM C39 Standard Test Method for Compressive Strength of Concrete Specimens
- ASTM C1077 Std Practice for Agencies Testing Concrete and Concrte Aggregates & Evaluation of Agencies
State DOTs
Other Associations that use ACI Certifications
- NRMCA (National Ready Mix Concrete Association) - Plant & Truck Program, Quality Cert Program
Masonry Testing Technician - Field
ASTM
- ASTM C1093 Std Practice for Accredidation of Testing Agencies for Masonry
Other Associations that use ACI Certifications
- TMS - The Masonry Society (Masonry code TMS 402)
Masonry Testing Technician - Laboratory
ASTM
- ASTM C1093 Std Practice for Accredidation of Testing Agencies for Masonry
Other Associations that use ACI Certifications
- TMS - The Masonry Society (Masonry code TMS 402)
Inspection Programs
ACI Certification programs assessing the knowledge to inspect various concrete installation and construction practices.
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Concrete Construction Special Inspector
ACI Standards & Practices
- 349.3R Evaluation of Existing Nuke Safety Related Concrete Structures
- 371R Guide for Analysis, Design & Const of Elevated Concrete Water Storage Tanks
- 311.5 Guide for Concrete Plant Inspection & Testing of RMC
- 318 Building Code Requirements for Structural Concrete
AASHTO (has adopted 318-14, Summer of 2016 )
State DOTs
Cities (Actively requiring specific ACI certification programs)
Concrete Transportation Construction Inspector
US Army Corps of Engineers USACOE
State DOTs
Post-Installed Concrete Anchor Installation Inspector
ACI Standards & Practices
- 301 Specifications for Structural Concrete
- 318 Building Code Requirements for Structural Concrete
AASHTO (has adopted 318-14, Summer of 2016 )
Cities (Actively requiring specific ACI certification programs)
Construction/Specialist Programs
ACI Certification programs assessing the knowledge of concrete construction practices in various specialty applications.
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Adhesive Anchor Installer
ACI Standards & Practices
- 301 Specifications for Structural Concrete
- 318 Building Code Requirements for Structural Concrete
AASHTO (has adopted 318-14, Summer of 2016 )
Cities (Actively requiring specific ACI certification programs)
Advanced Concrete Flatwork Finisher
ACI Standards & Practices
- 301-10 Specifications for Structural Concrete
US Army Corps of Engineers USACOE
Masonry Testing Technician - Field
ASTM
- ASTM C1093 Std Practice for Accredidation of Testing Agencies for Masonry
Other Associations that use ACI Certifications
- TMS - The Masonry Society (Masonry code TMS 402)
Masonry Testing Technician - Laboratory
ASTM
- ASTM C1093 Std Practice for Accredidation of Testing Agencies for Masonry
Other Associations that use ACI Certifications
- TMS - The Masonry Society (Masonry code TMS 402)
Specialty Commercial/Industrial Flatwork Finisher and Technician
ACI Standards & Practices
- 302 Guide for Concrete Floor and Slab Construction
Tilt-Up Supervisor and Technician
Other Associations that use ACI Certifications
- TCA (Tilt-up Concrete Association)